Post by Dead Sidekick on Jul 11, 2010 4:42:04 GMT -5
The story begins years ago, in feudal Japan . Seeking autonomy from the oppressive class system of the time, a few citizens fled into the mountainous regions of Iga and Kôga. There they developed ninjitsu, a stealthy martial art perhaps inspired by Sun Tzu's The Art of War . Over a period of centuries, they refined their art in secluded camps. Students trained and practiced the art from birth, playing children's games designed to impart expertise in unarmed combat, swordplay, weaponry, camouflage, escape and evasion. Ninjitsu was also designed to encourage spiritual growth by pushing oneself physically and mentally beyond normal human limits. The ninja were expert in espionage and assassination, and offered their specialized services to samurai warlords and others who could afford them.
Kagenobu Yoshioka officially brought them together in 1588. The Hand covets power above all other objectives. They are primarily based in Japan, but operate internationally. They operated as a secret society of Japanese nationalist samurai but were soon co-opted by the Snakeroot , an ancient ninja clan which serves a primordial demon known only as The Beast .
Recently, an important meeting between the Nefaria Family of the Maggia and the Jade Phoenix Clan of the Japanese Yakuza was interrupted by a rampaging Oldschool, who is seemingly aligned with Hammerhead, and unseen manipulators are framing this association, particularly after Oldschool and his teammates were on the scene shortly after one of Nefaria's warehouses were blown up the same day Oldschool had been photographed riding with Hammerhead in his limo.
In reality, the gangs are being played against each other creating chaos and escalating a dangerous and intrigue-filled Gang War and the heroes are caught up in the middle of it. The Jade Phoenix Clan has brought in the Hand as their silent warriors in the growing violence in New York City, to protect their interests and seek out associates of Oldschool. Hammerhead in turn has begun recruiting super-powered hitmen and assassins, and the Gang War escalates further.
Ninja of the Hand
F: Ex (20)
A: Gd (10)
S: Gd (10)
E: Ex (20)
R: Ty (6)
I: Gd (10)
P: Ty (6)
Health: 60
Karma: 22
Resources: n/a
Pop: 0
Known Powers:
Stealth - Remarkable (30)
A Ninja of the Hand can mystically move in ways that cannot be detected, whether while moving or if subjected to later tracking. When a Ninja of the Hand uses Stealth, his rank is subtracted from the efforts of those attempting to detect him.
Equipment:
Costume: A Hand Ninja's shinobi shozoku provides Poor (4) protection vs. Physical and Energy attacks. These ninja garments are mystically treated with a molecular poison. If a Genin is rendered unconcious or otherwise defeated, the poison is activated and the ninja's form is disintegrated into dust. (Hand Ninjas who retreat do not dissolve, though their higher ranking ninjas may have them executed for a failure.)
Katana Swords: Incredible (40) material, Remarkable Edged or Blunt damage
Shurikens: Incredible (40) material, Excellent (20) Thrown Edged damage
Hand Ninjas may also carry a variety of other traditional weapons of ninjitsu.
Talents:
Detective / Espionage
Oriental Weapons
Thrown Weapons
Martial Arts A, B, and E
Acrobatics
Tumbling
Trance
Contacts:
The Hand
Kagenobu Yoshioka officially brought them together in 1588. The Hand covets power above all other objectives. They are primarily based in Japan, but operate internationally. They operated as a secret society of Japanese nationalist samurai but were soon co-opted by the Snakeroot , an ancient ninja clan which serves a primordial demon known only as The Beast .
Recently, an important meeting between the Nefaria Family of the Maggia and the Jade Phoenix Clan of the Japanese Yakuza was interrupted by a rampaging Oldschool, who is seemingly aligned with Hammerhead, and unseen manipulators are framing this association, particularly after Oldschool and his teammates were on the scene shortly after one of Nefaria's warehouses were blown up the same day Oldschool had been photographed riding with Hammerhead in his limo.
In reality, the gangs are being played against each other creating chaos and escalating a dangerous and intrigue-filled Gang War and the heroes are caught up in the middle of it. The Jade Phoenix Clan has brought in the Hand as their silent warriors in the growing violence in New York City, to protect their interests and seek out associates of Oldschool. Hammerhead in turn has begun recruiting super-powered hitmen and assassins, and the Gang War escalates further.
Ninja of the Hand
F: Ex (20)
A: Gd (10)
S: Gd (10)
E: Ex (20)
R: Ty (6)
I: Gd (10)
P: Ty (6)
Health: 60
Karma: 22
Resources: n/a
Pop: 0
Known Powers:
Stealth - Remarkable (30)
A Ninja of the Hand can mystically move in ways that cannot be detected, whether while moving or if subjected to later tracking. When a Ninja of the Hand uses Stealth, his rank is subtracted from the efforts of those attempting to detect him.
Equipment:
Costume: A Hand Ninja's shinobi shozoku provides Poor (4) protection vs. Physical and Energy attacks. These ninja garments are mystically treated with a molecular poison. If a Genin is rendered unconcious or otherwise defeated, the poison is activated and the ninja's form is disintegrated into dust. (Hand Ninjas who retreat do not dissolve, though their higher ranking ninjas may have them executed for a failure.)
Katana Swords: Incredible (40) material, Remarkable Edged or Blunt damage
Shurikens: Incredible (40) material, Excellent (20) Thrown Edged damage
Hand Ninjas may also carry a variety of other traditional weapons of ninjitsu.
Talents:
Detective / Espionage
Oriental Weapons
Thrown Weapons
Martial Arts A, B, and E
Acrobatics
Tumbling
Trance
Contacts:
The Hand
